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how-to-stain-a-deck-video-thumbThis video shows the secret on how to dramatically cut down the time and effort it takes to stain your deck, while at the same time, greatly improving the quality of your staining job.

Re-Sealing Your Garage Floor


If your garage floor has ever had an existing sealer applied, then follow the steps in this article to help you successfully re-seal your garage floor.

Sealing Your Garage Floor


This step by step guide is for new garage floors or garage floors that have never been sealed. If your garage floor has ever had an existing sealer applied, then read our article on How to Re-Seal Your Garage Floor.

Antiquing & Re-Sealing Stamped Concrete


Re-Sealing stamped concrete patios can be accomplished in 5 simple steps. If your stamped concrete patio needs to be re-sealed, and the concrete stain is still in good condition, then applying another coat of sealer will keep it protected and prevent color fading and an uneven appearance.

Staining & Sealing Interior Decorative Concrete Floors


This step by step guide will walk you through the steps needed to properly stain and seal interior decorative concrete floors. Be sure to follow each of these steps for optimum results.

My wife and I were returning from a week long trip about 6 years ago. She happened to notice the roof. "What are those ugly black streaks on our roof?" she asked. "Can you do something about that or should we have our roof replaced?" Since our roof was only about 8 years old at the time, I hoped there was a way to safely clean it.

Fuel oil and natural gas prices have soared and with them so has the popularity of alternative fuels. Wood stove, pellet stove and fireplace use are all on the rise, and with each of these comes a hidden danger that every dedicated “wood burner” needs to keep in mind...burning wood creates creosote and if left untreated it can cause fires.

Having spent my entire adult life working with paints and stains, I've seen many homeowners who end up dissatisfied with their deck staining projects. Either it didn’t look as good as they thought that would, or it didn't last as long. Following these steps will help guarantee a great looking, long-lasting result.

Years ago it seems like every deck was constructed out of CCA...pine wood treated with copper chromium arsenic, commonly referred to as pressure treated lumber. Because most of the decks were constructed out of the same type of lumber (CCA), the products that you used to stain them and the way you went about it were all pretty similar. But not today, things have changed.

DEFY® Wood Stains add years of life to your wood. Besides protecting your investment and ensuring your wood's beauty and value, it is the the easiest wood care system to maintain. DEFY® Wood Stains are designed to protect your wood from damaging UV rays and the elements. Keeping your deck looking good is simple to do and can be done fairly quickly.

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